Vengeance Idea Emerges In Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Case
Hopewell Assistant Chief Charles Williamson says vengeance and ransom motives are being explored after a fire near the Lindbergh mansion and a note found in the nursery. Col. Ht. Nerman Schwarznopf confirms state police involvement as investigators seek motive and suspects.
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Hopewall
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
Chlet
Charles Williamson
Hopewell
Williamson
Sourland Mountain
Npite
Col. Schwarekopf
Williamaqn
Ana
Yongennes
Sten
Willamson
I C C Orders Rate Inquiries Across Eleven States
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into emergency freight rate actions in eleven states after carriers protested state commissions refusals to approve rate increases within borders. Hearings begin May 3 in Dallas, Denver and St. Paul with examiners in charge. the move follows the 18 percent rate case and partial surcharges approved by the federal body.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
Idaho
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Louisians
Arkanna
Texas
Arizona
Oklahoma S
Nebraska
Dols
Helenk
St. Paul
Mary
W. A. Dieque
Q. HH. Mattingly
R. W. Trecino
Temminsiong
Almitar
Bachmann Succeeds Vestal as Whip Of House
The Republican party appoints Bachmann to succeed Vestal as House whip, naming him to organize votes and enforce party discipline. The selection follows Vestal’s tenure and reflects shifts in leadership amid ongoing congressional activity.
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Bachmann
Vestal
House
Prohibition Poll Shows 32 States Split Wet and Dry
The Literary Digest poll reports 32 states totaling over 85 million people voting roughly two to one for repeal of Prohibition. West Virginia favors repeal while states from New Jersey to Rhode Island tilt wet, with Southern and Rocky Mountain states more dry. Total ballots 4,009,469. 2,063,386 for repeal and 1,046,117 for continuance. Portland referendum to be published separately.
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Literary Digest
United States
Atlantic Ocean
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Texas
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Virginia
Pacific
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountain
Nevada
District of Columbia
Morrow
Portland
James Kay Thomas Seeks House Seat in Primary Bid
James Kay Thomas, a prominent Charleston attorney and Kanawha county figure, tied as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the house of delegates. A former Roothal athlete at Washington and Lee, he now runs his own firm after previously serving in a local law partnership. He pledges an economical administration of government if elected.
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James Kay “Thorman
Charleston
House of Delegates
Thomas
Kanawha County
Thomas Wan
Roothal
Washington and Lee University
Mohtor, Peters and Kelly
Hfe
Al Smith Declares He Will Accept Nomination
Alfred F Smith stated he will accept the Democratic presidential nomination if offered and denied being used as a stalking horse. He said he welcomes supporters and sees no need for an active delegate campaign in 1932. Letters to supporters in California Connecticut and Pennsylvania reported similar views as he addressed rumors.
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New York
Alfred F. Smith
Uid
Connecticut
California
P. M. Abbott
al Smith Presidential League of California
Smith
Swift Conclusion Of Trial Is Seen In Honolulu Apr 8
The trial of Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three Navy men accused of lynching Joseph Kalahawan Wan nears a swift conclusion tonight. Prosecutor John C. Kelley said he would present his case in three days while defense hopes for a directed verdict of acquittal. Associates of Clarence Darrow comment but refusals to discuss possible negotiations with two physicians from Los Angeles are noted.
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Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kalahawan Wan
Prospect
John c. Kelley
Montgomery Wink
Clarence Darrow
Winn
Darrow
Edward Huntington Williams
James Orbison
Los Angeles
Greater Love Story From Bible Reenacted in Mine
In Charleroi Pennsylvania April a miner named Charles Rumbaugh prays with gratitude after his partner survived a deadly mine collapse. Othe Davidson, who warned him, died shielding Rumbaugh as slate and brick caved in. Davidson’s act is remembered as a tale of “greater love.”
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Chartes Rumbaugh
Tosiea
Hospital
Buddy
Othe Davidson
Davidson
Rumbaugh
Milner
Nnt
Als
Inspector condemns unsanitary soda fountains in Charleston
L G Heiniger city inspector of hotels and restaurants blasted local soda fountains and eating places for dirty glassware and dishes. He urged use of chlorine to sterilize ware, noting hot water alone is insufficient and that many operators refuse to install hot water spigots. He claims trench mouth cases are linked to unsterilized cups and calls for stricter sanitation enforcement.
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Charleston
L. G. Heiniger
Lions Relub
Pubiis
Helniger
Heiniger
Hetnizer
Thousand Veterans March for Bonus
More than a thousand veterans marched on the capitol to deliver petitions demanding cash payment of the soldiers bonus. They presented 2,240,090 signatures from all states and foreign nations to leaders Rainey Snell and McNary as hearings were promised to begin Monday before the Ways and Means committees.
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Capitol
Congressional
Senate
House
Asion
Ponce ‘Monument
Rainey Snell
McNary
Wolman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rainey
Senate OF the United States
Adel
Insurance Case Taken to Court in Kanawha Circuit Court
A temporary injunction blocked James Rawson and state insurance officials from enforcing auto, public liability, and property damage rate increases on 37 casualty and automobile insurers. The suit argues the ex officio insurance commissioner lacks power to approve or regulate such rates, with the bond set at 1000 to cover potential damages to the auditor during the injunction. dommages
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Bupac 'C. Lawson
Lcenses
Kenawha County
Lawson
Rawson
Insnralee
James M. Gauthier
Clarksburg
3T Plaihtift
Hudson and
Smilins
Pol
Sey
Elliott Nefflen
Thas
R. A. Blessing
Roosevelt Words Get Sharp Reply
Uniontown Pa April 8 Secretary of War Patrick Hurley issued a sharp reply to Governor Roosevelt s attack on Hoover era policies from a Uniontown hotel after a rainstorm grounded his plane He challenged Roosevelt s economic program and urged Democrats to present a plan He defended Hoover s efforts to create jobs and aid wage earners and homeowners He also visited Fort Necessity and spoke to a bar association meeting.
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Franklin D
Roosevelt
Hoover
Patrick J. Hurley
Hurley
Indianapols
New York
House of Representatives
House
Hoover Administration
Mitch
War Secretary
Fort’ Necessity
Powers End Meeting After League Talks
Four nations Britain France Italy and Germany closed their conference at Southeastern Europe amid disagreement. They agreed to continue through the League of Nations council in Geneva next week. The quick two-parties sought to resolve the urgent financial impasse among the little five Austria Hungary Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia and Romania.
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Lonspor
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Europe
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Austria
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Judge Rules City Parking Rules Inadequate
In a municipal court appeal Judge Henry K. Blad finds no city ordinance covers the offenses tied to parking, quashing two warrants and upholding counsel A M Belcher that the traffic rules lack formal ordinance authority. The ruling nullifies some parking regulations while others under 1921 code No 443 may still enforce. Two offenses remain pending as the page notes continued on another page.
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Henry K. Blad
J. Shirley Ross
Ross
A. M. Belcher
Belcher
Philip H. Hill
Eicivor
Tariff Duties Under Attack in Senate Finance Debates
Wallington April 4 A wrangle over tariff duties unfolds as leaders push to enact a local program. Senator Tydings proposes striking import levies to avert a costly monthlong vote, while others press for adding articles like copper and lumber. Senate plans on higher income rates and a stock tax shift loom with hearings set to resume Monday.
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Senate
Robinson
47Kausus
Connally
Connally's
Expelled Editor Gets Offer From Newspaper
Denver editor Reed tar 713 expelled from Spectator at Columbia University receives a telegraphic job offer from FG Mantis publisher of the Denver Past Theelegraphic. The offer promises content for the editorial staff at the Denver Post and urges a credible, respectable presence on the staff.
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Spectator
Columbia
Ens
FG. Mantis
Denver Post
Wwe
Senate Orders Market Probe
Senate banking committee in emergency session orders an immediate investigation of the stock market after a day of further declines. A subpoena is issued for Richard Whitney, NYSE president, to appear Monday with testimony on short sales. The session followed a week of downward stock pressure and foreign currency concerns, with leaders citing a possible administration push.
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Senate
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
New York Exchange
Walcott
Conneticutt
Hoover
Ior
New York
Brookhark
Renubiean
Iowa
Norbeck
Fairmont Paper Wins at Intercollegiate Press Banquet
Fairmont College’s Columbus won first prize in the West Virginia intercollegiate press association annual banquet awards. New River Collegian took second, Marshall Parthenon third, Wesleyan Pharos fourth, Potomac State Pasquina fifth. Three Kentucky state faculty members served as line judges.
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Fairmont
West Virginna Intercollegiate Press Associa
Fairmont College
Colummus
New ‘River “Collegian
Marshall
Bewitching Wiles of Widows Fail to Woo New York
A New York City feature reports a surge of ads by women on the streets and aboard ships promising beauty, fashion, and services as eight dozen widows seek work. Despite bewitching ads and fleet romance rumors, ship cards remained free of romances. A bracelet worth 2600 dollars was found on Fifth Avenue with no claimant, while a man who found 282,560 in cash turned it in and gained a job and reward.
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York
Aveniue
Robert J
Tentative Cut in Bureau Operating Allotment 1933
Washington ap April 3 tentative slash of more than 1 million dollars from the 1938 operating allotment of the bureau was announced by an appropriations subcommittee. The plan includes a ten percent reduction of state justice commerce and labor department supplies with support from Hoover and the House economy committees. Budget cuts target salaries and enforcement funds while Secretary Adams reports reductions in naval stations at New Orleans and Key West. The move aims to curb federal spending ahead of Senate action and a possible pay-cut showdown in Congress.
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Washington
State, Justice, Commerce and Labor
Hoover
Iit House
White“ House
House Party
Congress
McDuffie
New Orleans
Key West
Senate Committee
Sennator Jones
Robinson
Arkansas
Mellon Denies Special Duties in London Ambassadorship
Andrew Mellon arrived at the American embassy in London and stated he has no special instructions to handle war debt and reparations. He stressed a working understanding between the United States and Britain and offered to help where possible while avoiding court duties.
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London
Andrew We Mellon
Europe
United States Treasury
Hla Gutsis
New Favey
Mr. Melton
Tom
Melton
Hervey Minde
Omusing
Odd Convoluted Text About Hoover Letter Reading
Beverly Hills April 8 A garbled note describes a congressman’s wife unable to read handwriting, prompting speculation about who read it and why the cause remains unclear. The piece hints at Hoover, party affiliations, and possible misreadings in a quirky, transcription-heavy report.
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Catt
Vongressman
Hoover
Moover Cout
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